"The Order of the Sacred Treasure (\u745E\u5B9D\u7AE0, Zuih\u014D-sh\u014D) is a Japanese Order, established on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji. Originally awarded in eight classes (from 8th to 1st, in ascending order of importance), since 2003 it has been awarded in six classes, the lowest two medals being abolished that year."@en . . .